Baltimore police blocked a plan by hip-hop star Rihanna to march with and perform for the people of Baltimore in the days following the police related killing of Freddie Gray.

According to the Baltimore Sun, in an email dated May 1 to Capt. Eric Kowalczyk, then the head of media relations for Baltimore Police, an unidentified officer recounts a conversation he had with representatives for the "Umbrella" singer where it was expressed that she wanted to take part in the demonstrations.

The officer added that Rihanna planned to arrive by plane and, in an effort to divert press/media, travel to the city by train or even by car if necessary.

But soon after the messages were forwarded to then-Police Commissioner Anthony Batts, plans for the concert were scuttled under the justification that the singer had no permit to perform.

During the unrest, Rihanna posted a photo taken by local photographer Devin Allen of a black police officer with tear-filled eyes to her Instagram page. Her only comment was an emoji with a tear falling down its cheek.

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Ultimately, Prince staged a concert for the people of Baltimore at Royal Farms arena and the event was livestreamed by a company owned by music label executive Jay Z.

The Baltimore Sun reports 25-year-old Gray died of neck injuries sustained while in the custody of police following his early morning arrest in May. Six Baltimore police officers have since been indicted in connection with the incident, with officer Caesar R. Goodson facing the most serious charge of second-degree depraved-heart murder.

The other officers indicted are Lt. Brian W. Rice, Sgt. Alicia D. White and Officers William G. Porter, Edward M. Nero and Garrett E. Miller. Their charges include manslaughter, misconduct in office, and false imprisonment.